do pond snails eat live plants?

[Lexi_D]

I just wanted to know.. my plants aren't doin so well. The look like they have some holes in them too. :help:

 

[jpappy789]

My pond snails never did but they never lasted long enough with my fish and I had very few plants. I would guess you have some lighting and/or nutrient deficiencies.

 

[Hurley]

They can, especially if they aren't doing well.

 

[DAVIDFBT]

Mine would only eat them in the winter.

 

[thebullit]

they will only eat dead or decaying plant matter. even when starved they wouldnt go for live and healthy plants. i would go with what jpappy789 said and look into your lighting and/or nutrient deficiencies.

 

[Squeakfish]

Pond snails will only eat dead and decaying plant matter. If holes are being punched into leaves, the leaves are dying.

 

[msjinkzd]

I agree with the previous posters, the only time I see damage to any of my plants is when they are on their way out. Healthy plants are typically not eaten.

 

[Hooked Newbie]

I agree with the above as well. I've never had pond snails eat live plants.

 

[Lexi_D]

ok thanks everyone! I've been trying to get a better light for a while now... looks like that could have been part of it!